Category Archives: Downtown

Planning Board accepts St. Mark’s study

The Planning Board accepted a new redevelopment study of the former St. Mark’s Church and surrounding properties that’s largely similar to the one conducted five years ago.

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Rahway Plaza PILOT extended five years

.City Council extended a tax abatement agreement that was set to the expire at year’s end for a 55-year-old high-rise building.

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Bicentennial of American Revolutionary’s Stop in Rahway Tavern

Two hundred years ago today, Rahway was at the center of American history when General Marquis de Lafayette made a stop at the Peace Tavern downtown.

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Planning Board approves 58 units on Esterbrook

The Planning Board approved a site plan and variances for a 58-unit senior affordable housing complex on Esterbrook Avenue, contingent upon securing the use of 18 parking spaces at a neighboring church.

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Council approves Block 312 redevelopment plan

City Council moved forward with a redevelopment plan that allows buildings as tall as 12 stories across the street from a 16-story hotel and condominium downtown but future development is likely to only be six stories, officials said.

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Agreement proposes $150K for 17-space deficiency

The developer of a proposed senior affordable housing complex would pay $150,000 to offset a parking deficiency of 17 spaces under an agreement introduced by City Council.

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Redevelopment plan would allow 12 stories

A new redevelopment plan considered by City Council would allow for a parking garage and maximum building height of 12 stories – significantly higher than the 5 stories currently allowed.

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